…shows Fresno, Kern, and Tulare being the most valuable counties in terms of agricultural production. Production of olives, dates, barley, and squash demonstrated considerable increases in production. Oats, chili peppers,…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…release. “This legislation will ensure farmers and ranchers have fair access to markets and are fully informed on pricing so they can continue to put food on the table in…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…bring much-needed nutrition assistance and financial relief to millions of families struggling to pay the bills and put healthy food on the table,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a…
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…1,590,335 tons. Tonnage crushed of raisin and table varieties also declined substantially, at 30.5 percent and 29.1 percent, respectively. The Preliminary Grape Crush Report broke down where the decline in…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…While the president has invited us to the table, we’d like to invite him to the table we’ve already set through the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance,” American Farm Bureau…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-29-21
…in snowpack levels, and how COVID has shined a light on the difficult process of bringing food from farm to table. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
…getting products from the farm to the table. “I don’t think that people realize the effort it takes to get a raw product to some sort of a commodity that…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
…enjoy. You could build a fire pit for the family to gather around. Or, including a bench or table for enjoying the morning cup of coffee while gazing at the…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
…contest is ‘Food Brings Everyone to the Table.’ Students from across the country enrolled in grades 9 through 12 are being invited to participate in this year’s contest. The national…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
…serving the membership we have, as well as growing those offerings,” Biostimulant Coalition Executive Director, David Beaudreau said in a press release. “TFI brings to the table a high functioning…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-04-21
…a possibility for table grapes and why locally-driven water initiatives are critical in helping guide national assistance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
…consumer’s table. Efficient transportation helps keep food prices low for consumers and enables the U.S. agricultural industry to compete in a global marketplace,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs…
Keeping Spotted Lanternfly Out of California
…to be critical “to make sure that we have everybody ready at the table, with all this expertise so we can hopefully hit it with many tiny hammers and make…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…saw an average of 2-3 tons per acre. “Extraction was good but the quantity of olives was markedly reduced,” says Mark Sievers of Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company in Fairfield….